Tuesday, June 17, 2008

This adorable dog needs to find a new home...

Meet Yoshi!

Kimberlee from Grand Junction, Colorado contacted us about Yoshi a tiny four pound apricot poodle that was dropped off at Mesa County Animal Services and was never claimed by his owner. They could not keep Yoshi any longer so Kimberlee took him in. Kimberlee has devoted her life to saving dogs from kill shelters and placing them in homes and now she needs help finding the perfect home for Yoshi.

We estimate Yoshi to be between 7-10 years old. He is currently living with 6 cats all of whom are bigger than him. He gets along fine with all of them. He also likes other dogs and has interacted with some as big as 65 lbs without any problems. He is neutered and current on all his shots, has a healthy appetite, and is housebroken (he lets you know when he needs to go potty). He has some tartar on his teeth so it is recommended that he eat hard food only.

Yoshi passed his temperament test with flying colors and he gets along well with people of all ages. He walks well on a leash but only uses three legs because his back left leg is folded back like a wing. We don't know if it was caused by a birth defect or an old injury but he can wiggle the leg and does not appear to be in any pain. He loves to get on his back and wiggle his body and even wiggles his winged leg when he is playing. Otherwise he is in perfect health.

We are looking for the perfect home for this wonderful, happy, playful little guy.

If you can provide the perfect home for Yoshi please contact Kimberlee at DancingPawz@msn.com or 970-250-1786.

If you can't adopt Yoshi you can still help by passing this email flyer on to people who may be interested.

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Upcoming events...

I am so happy to see the salt lake area singles community stepping it up with parties that also have a purpose behind them (a purpose besides meeting new single people, that is.. haha!) Here are a few options that are coming up where you can meet some new people, party it up, and help out with a very worthy cause. Check them out….

And don't forget to find a Relay for Life near you and go check it out!


June 27

Carnicue (carnival + barbecue)
Friday, June 27th 7:00-10:00 p.m.

5859 Quail Creek Lane (11430 N), Highland

We will be collecting food for the food bank.

Sponsored by Highland South Mid-Singles. Fabulous garden setting with super fun games, prizes and much, MUCH, more.*

*Terrific bluegrass concert at 9:00 p.m.

Bring $2 (for the carnival), food for the food bank (please be generous), $5 without food donation, your own meat as well as your food assignment. If your last name starts with A-H, bring a salad or side dish, I-P bring treats or dessert (not frozen), and Q-Z bring drinks/chips/other snacks. We will provide water, paper products, utensils, and condiments. We will have some tables and chairs set up, but we suggest bringing blankets and/or camp chairs, especially for the concert. Bring a jacket as it can get cool when the sun goes down.

The coals will be hot from 7:00 to 8:00 and then we will play games from 8:00-9:00ish. Come early for the best prizes.

Parking is non-existent on the property so you will need to park on 6000 W and walk in. Carpool if you can. If you have big items to drop off (such as salad bowls, etc.) drive to the end of Quail Creek Lane and walk your food in (60 second walk), then drive back to 6000 west to park.

>From South Utah County: Take the Main Street exit in American Fork and turn right. Head east on Main Street to 100 W; the street just past the Towne Cinema theater. Turn left and head north into Highland (about 6 miles). In Highland 100 W becomes 6000 W. Stay on 6000 W until you come to a lighted intersection of SR-92 and 6000 W. Go straight through the intersection. You will go down a dip and Quail Creek Lane is on the right as you're coming out of the dip. Park on 6000 W and walk in (about 5 minutes) to the end of Quail Creek Lane. Balloons will be posted to direct you to the property. When you get to the end of the street you will see a small dirt road going over a hill. Walk over the road and the party is on the other side.

Coming from SL: Take the Highland/Alpine exit and head east to 6000 W (about 5 miles). Turn left. Go down the dip and Quail Creek Lane is on the right. Follow the rest of Utah County directions.

Stephanie: 472-4649

Rachel: 367-6606

No children please.

In case of inclement weather, the party will be cancelled. :(
hsmidsingles@gmail.com

July 11

What: HOUSE CONCERT SERIES (PART 4)

Why: To benefit HART Humanitarian
Where: 3732 South Broughtyferry Cove, South Salt Lake 84115
When: July 11th

Time: 8:00pm til whenever

Featured Artist: SHAUN BARROWES
Top 48 on AMERICAN IDOL, Season 7

http://www.shaunbarrowes.com

"Shaun Barrowes' first album of original songs, Big Bang Theory, is a sophisticated blend of jazz-pop, balladry, and big-band theatrics. Barrowes' clear-eyed enthusiasm is refreshing; his love of the music is contagious. While Big Bang Theory is clearly a nod to a rich musical past and an appreciation of its wide-screen cinema, Barrowes' pop leanings give the music a contemporary framework—the songs are both a longing glance backward and a running jump forward."


Bring your friends, snacks to share &
DONATIONS FOR HART HUMANITARIAN! ($5 recommended)

Directions from I-15:

1. Take 33rd South exit heading east

2. Turn right at West Temple

3. Turn right at 3700 South

4. Turn right at Balmossie, go straight to dumpster, garage at right is the home; Patio fire will be lit out front

5. Lots of parking along white fence at west side of development.

And one other opportunity to give that I thought some of you might want to take part in…

Dear friend,

On May 20th of this year, my husband, Jason, and Travis, a friend hired for help, were building our house in Saratoga Springs . At around 10 a.m., a fierce gust of wind caused the scaffolding they were working on to collapse beneath them falling close to 30 feet.

Travis shattered both ankles, broke both legs, and fractured his spine after landing feet first in a window well.

Jason, on the other hand, landed on a bed of rocks—face down! He crushed every bone in his face.

After being life-flighted he endured eight hours of emergency surgery. The surgeons said there was only bone dust and fragments left, every bone entirely shattered in his face, he came out with over 20 titanium plates, complete with 60 titanium screws. To help further stabilize his face, his jaws were wired shut. A tracheotomy was performed to allow him to breathe and to be tube fed.

Both Jason and Travis are now faced with more intense surgeries, months of recuperation and physical therapy…and an uncertain future.

But to make things more tragic, they don't have any insurance coverage. As a result, they are now faced with significant, increasing medical bills and are still in need of more medical treatment.

Because Travis has no Insurance to receive any medical attention, he was sent home in a wheelchair and moved to Wyoming with his mother. From what we hear, he may not walk for a year, or have his foot amputated. The extent of the damages for both these men is still undetermined.

Many people have asked what they can do to help….

JASON'S MIRACLE $1 GAME:

Rachel had an idea and decided to create the following game for those who would like to contribute to medical treatment/surgeries for Jason and Travis: Donate $1! Tell 10 of your friends to donate $1! What a miracle it would be if everyone you knew could spread the word and gave a dollar.......$1 is something that we all can spare or share for good, meaningful use. We have now set up a new Paypal account that you can donate on-line. Just go to www.paypal.com and click send money. The email address you should use is Jasonsmiraclegame@yahoo.com. Or you can make donations at any Zions bank in the Jason Ostler Miracle Fund.

Take Care all of you! Life is so precious and often too short.

Thank you so much for your generosity and prayers!

With love,

Rachel Ostler and family

Thursday, June 5, 2008

Fight Cancer at the RELAY FOR LIFE

There are Relay for Life events all over the country and all over the Salt Lake Valley. Find one near you at - http://www.relayforlife.org/relay/findevent - and help make a difference in the fight against cancer!


The Salt Lake Relay for Life is this weekend - here are the details -

SLC RELAY FOR LIFE 2008 THIS Friday June 6th

Starts @ 6PM - Cancer Survivor Kick-off Lap and goes until 9am the next morning

Location: This is the Place Heritage Park (across the street from Hogle Zoo in SLC)

Bring: Warm clothes, blankets, lawn chairs, games, walking shoes, something for the Fireman to throw on the grill and your family and friends.

Entertainment: Jazz & Blaze Dancers and Team members, Bands, Giant Slip & Slide, Rock Climbing Wall, Magician, Rock Band, Movies, Games, Prizes (tickets to games!), Face Painters, Inflatable’s, Dunk Tank and Special Performances all night long. Midnight Pizza party, Breakfast in the morning and snacks/drinks will be provided.


Other Relay for Life events -
~ Salt Lake - June 6th at This is the Place Heritage Park
~ West Bench - Friday, June 13th - West Valley Centennial Park, 5405 West 3100 South
~ West Jordan - Friday June 13th - 1985 West 7800 South
~ East Bench - Friday, June 13th - 7500 South 2700 East
~ Murray - Friday, June 27th - 5440 South State
~ Riverton/Herriman/Bluffdale - Friday, August 1st - 12800 South 1400 West
~ Sandy - Friday, August 1st - 10140 South 700 East



Sunday, June 1, 2008

One World. Everybody Eats - June 11th.

Here are the details - please come!!
Host:
Type:
Time and Place
Date:
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Time:
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Location:
Gallivan Center
Street:
239 S Main St
City/Town:
Salt Lake City, UT

Description

You choose the ticket Price (of Course) :)

Local music, art, food and entertainment. In the Heart of Downtown, at the Gallivan Center! And all for a good cause!

INVITE ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS and help support One World-Everybody Eats!

We want everyone there!


About One World Community Kitchen:
Vision Statement:
* We are dedicated to eliminating world hunger.
* We are dedicated to serving organic unprocessed food.
* We are dedicated to feeding and including all members of our community.
* We are dedicated to eliminating waste in the food industry.
* We believe that we can trust our customers to be inspired, honest and fair in their exchange of money and/or work for the fresh, gourmet, organic food we prepare both mindfully and in a heartfelt way each day.
* We will keep believing ...